Availability Updated on February 8, 2010
Leafy Brassicas (Cabbage Family)
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2010 Broccoli
Broccoli culture: See cabbage which has similar culture requirements.
Atlantic: 65 days. Developed in 1960. Very uniform, compact, solid, bluish heads with heavy side shoots. Pkt. $1.50
DeCicco: 50 days. A very early sprouting type. Small head, lots of side shoots. Introduced in 1890. Pkt. $1.00
Thompson: 78 days. Another of Tim Peters' creations, best for Fall crops. Heads are slightly than Umpqua. (25 to 50 seeds per Pkt.) Pkt. $2.50 OG (Limit 1 Pkt.)
Umpqua Broccoli: 75 days. An open pollinated type that will show some slight variations, but is of excellent quality. This is an excellent type that scored higher in our 1996 evaluations than 4 hybrids and 8 other open pollinated ones. We make a second direct-seeded planting in late July and we get huge heads the first part of October. Developed by Tim Peters of Peters Seed. Sorry, rabbits totally destroyed the entire crop right down to the roots. We are building a moveable enclosure to try again for a seed crop in 2010. (Unavailable for 2010)
Waltham 29: 80 days. My old favorite prior to Umpqua's introduction. This variety does not head up well in the heat. Either plant it very early or it is best used for a Fall crop. Pkt. $1.00
2010 Brussels Sprouts
Note: Culture similar to cabbage.
Falstaff 135 days. Tall plants with deep red sprouts. Does much better than Rubine Red (which we used to grow). This variety is ornamental, yet functional. Pkt. $2.25
Long Island Improved 130 days. A superb tasting, highly nutritious vegetable when properly harvested. Wait to pick the crop after a hard freeze (at least 20 to 25°F). If a good cold spell doesn't occur, the flavor will be strong. Pkt. $1.25
Mezzo Nano 110 days. A nice variety which grows on 3 foot stalks with very firm sprouts. An open pollinated variety that is equal to any hybrid. Pkt. $2.00 OG
2010 Cabbage
Cabbage culture: Start plants about 4 weeks prior to setting out. We set out here around mid-April. Packet should provide 100 or more plants.
Brunswick: 90 days. Flat, drum head, 6 to 9 pounds, good storage type. Pkt. $1.00
Charleston Wakefield: 75 days. 4 to 6 pound conical heads, bigger and later than Early Jersey Wakefield. Pkt. $1.00
Copenhagen Market: 65 days. Round, solid head, 6 to 8 inch diameter, 3 to 4 pounds. Not inclined to burst. Pkt. $1.00
Danish Ballhead: 90 days. 7 to 8 inch diameter, 5 to 7 pound heads. Keeps fairly well. Pkt. $1.00
Early Jersey Wakefield: 63 days. Small, pointed, 2 to 3 pound heads, quick to mature. Pkt. $1.00
Glory of Enkhutzen: 80 days. 8 to 10 pound heads, good keeper, good for sauerkraut. Pkt. $1.00
Golden Acre: 68 days. Round, 3 to 4 pound heads, very uniform. Pkt. $1.00
Late Flat Dutch: 115 days. Huge, 10 pound heads that are very flat. Remember to give plenty of room as the heads are large and flat. Pkt. $1.00
Mammoth Red Rock: 110 days. Very long season, round, 4 to 6 pound, slightly flat heads. Good red color. Pkt. $1.00
Red Acre: 76 days. Small size (2 to 4 pounds), deep red in color. Pkt. $1.00
Red Verone Savoy: 100 days. A pale, red-maroon colored savoy cabbage. Not quite as crinkled as Savoy Chieftain. Heads are in the 3 to 5 pound range. (Unavailable for 2010)
Savoy Chieftain: 90 days. Late, flat, globe shape, crinkled leaves, tolerates insects better than regular green cabbage, 4 to 6 pound heads. Pkt. $1.00
2010 Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage culture: We plant here around August 1 (as early as July 20 or as late as August 15) to harvest in late September through hard frost (20°F). One packet should plant at least a 25 foot row.
Chinese Pac Choi: 50 days. A nice, bok choi type with white juicy ribs. Can be planted early, but does best when planted in early August. Pkt. $1.50
Michihli: 60 days. Tall, loose type heads sometimes up to 2 feet tall. Superb taste. Pkt. $0.75
Tatsoi: 50 days. Gorgeous plants (aka spoon cabbage). Dark green, spoon shaped leaves. Superb flavor for soups and very nutritious. Best when direct seeded in garden around August 1. Pkt. $1.50
Wong Bok: 80 days. Needs a little more time to mature so start this earlier than Michihli or set out as transplants. Shorter, more oval heads than Michihli. In proper conditions and soils heads can reach 10 pounds. Pkt. $1.00
2010 Cauliflower
Cauliflower culture: See cabbage which has similar culture requirements.
All Year Round: 75 days. Large, tight head, keep in good condition for a long time. A good type for freezing. Pkt. $1.00
Early Snowball: 65 days. Creamy white, firm head, dependable yield. Pkt. $1.00
Igloo: 70 days. Late, stovepipe type, heavy solid heads, dense foliage. Pkt. $1.00
Self-Blanching: 80 days. Plants tend to need less care to get to blanching stage. Pkt. $1.00
Violetta Italia: 85 days. Large, vigorous plants, beautiful purple color that blanches to green. Pkt. $1.50
2010 Collards
Collards culture: See cabbage which has similar culture requirements.
A rich source of vitamins. Rich, dark green leaves. Excellent taste when steamed. Plant as early as ground can be worked. Fall frosts improve flavor. One packet should plant at least a 25 foot row.
Georgia Green: 80 days. Three feet tall, large plants, blue-green crumpled leaves. Pkt. $1.00
Morris Heading: 70 days. Shorter plants producing a loose head at the top of the stem with darker green leaves. Pkt. $1.00
2010 Kale
Kale culture: See cabbage which has similar culture requirements. One packet should plant at least a 25 foot row. Kale tastes best after a good freeze.
Blue Curled Scotch: 60 days. Very finely curled blue-green leaves, dense plants. Best when picked after frost. Pkt. $1.00
Blue Curled Vates: 55 days. Dwarf and spreading, very curled, deep blue-grey. Pkt. $1.00
Dwarf Siberian Improved: 65 days. Smaller plants, large, thick blue-green leaves with frilled edges. Pkt. $1.00
Red Russian Kale: 65 days. A superb, lace leaf type. The plants usually get waist high by season's end. The plants are a lovely purple red. Pkt. $1.00
Tuscan: 80 days. Dark green, crinkle-leafed. (aka Dinosaur Kale) This kale has many names and uses. It is also called Black Kale. Pkt. $2.00
2010 Mustard
Mustard culture: See cabbage which has similar culture requirements. Plant as early as the ground can be worked and make a second planting 6 weeks before frost. Packet will plant at least a 25 foot row.
Red Giant: 50 days. Beautiful purple-red, slightly curled leaves. Does best when planted mid-July onward. Pkt. $1.50
Southern Giant Curled: 50 days. Rich, dark green, deep fringed leaves. Pkt. $1.00
Tendergreen: 45 days. Fast growing, quick source of greens for humans and poultry. Pkt. $1.00